Descriptive Text Writing

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  Could you please mention what are the generic structures of descriptive text?

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 Could you please mention what are the language features of descriptive text?

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   What is the social function of descriptive text?

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Read the paragraph below and find out the main idea!    

Machu Picchu is a famous symbol of the Incan Empire's history. It is also well known as the lost Incan city. It was built in 1450 but a hundred years later it was abandoned after the Spanish came and conquered the Incan Empire. Machu Picchu is a city built with polished stone. It is located in the middle of a tropical mountain forest with an extraordinarily beautiful panorama. The main building is Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows, which are called the Sacred District. Initially, the city was a fortress and then transformed into the capital of the Incas. Machu Picchu means Old Mountain. The city stands about 3 thousand meters above sea level, among the high mountains. Though it takes a long time to reach the place, the dazzling panorama is very worth it.

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Read the paragraph below and find out the main idea!    

Colosseum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World which is located in Italy. This place is a large amphitheater in the city of Rome. It is a historical relic. This place was built in the period of King Alfero Gilberto year 72 AD. But it wasn’t finished. Then his son, Titus, completed this building in the year 80 AD. This building is an elliptical or spherical shape that can accommodate 50,000 spectators. Colosseum is recognized as an astonishing work with great and spectacular architecture. Unfortunately, this magnificent amphitheater was used for gladiator battles, animal battles, and capital punishment. The Colosseum is considered one of the greatest examples of Roman buildings with its unique design and elliptical structure. Tourists and first-time visitors to Rome never fail to be amazed after seeing Colosseum. Therefore, it is acknowledged as Rome’s most famous monument which becomes the symbol of the city.

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1………………………………………………………………. 2.……………………….... ………………………3…………………………………………………………………………….. It is about 273 km or about six to seven hours drive from Bandar Lampung, the capital city of Lampung province. This beach has not been well known by the citizens of Indonesia yet, but for the world surfers, this beach is a hidden paradise for surfing. This beach is exactly laid on the track of large Indian Ocean currents that make this beach have waves which are quite perfect for surfing. The perfect wave of this beach usually lasts from June to August with a height that can reach up to six to seven meters with a 200 meters length.

In addition to perfect waves for surfing, the beach also has an ambiance that is quite natural with white sand along the beach. Rows of palm trees that grow also adorn this beach. For local people, a beach area is also an ideal place for fishing. Some fish that are often obtained by the fisherman is blue marlin which is so big enough that its weight can reach up to 70 kilograms. By local residents, this fish is known by the name of Iwa Tuhuk.

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The National Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Nasional, famously contracted as Monas) is a 132 m (433ft) tower in the focal point of Merdeka Square, symbolizing the battle for Indonesia. It was manufactured to memorialize the battle for Indonesian autonomy. The landmark comprises a 117.7 m monolith on a 45m square stage and at a stature of 17 m. Towering landmark speaks to the theory of Lingga and Yoni. Takes after a phallus, or pestle and Yoni takes after mortar, two critical things in the convention of Indonesian farming.1.................................................................2...................................................3.............................................................................................

Please write down 3 sentences after the last sentence above to fulfill the description!

​Exercise 3

Please make a descriptive text about famous buildings or tourist attractions in Indonesia.

The text should consist minimum of 3 paragraphs.

Submit it in Padlet.

You may type or write it in your book.​